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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-21
CHIEFS OF THE FIRE FIGHTERS.
Opening of the National Convention at
Atlanta.

opening Oh inc NaJ1ODal convention at
Atlanta.
ATLANTA. GA, Sept. 20.-The convention
G the fire chiefs met at the Kimbail House
this morning and marched in body TO the
opera house, where the association was TO
hold its first session. 1t was found that
nearly 2O0 chiefs of the fire departments OF
the United States were present. The meet
ing was called TO order by Chief Steere,
President of the Association. Rev. &.
b. Stricken opened the exercises with
prayer. Chief Joyner, of Atlanta, then
arose and said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
rs the happicst day OF my life TO see and well
come you TO the finest city in the South, my
home, the city endeayor TO protect from loss
by fire, Atlanta. When first Joined this organ
Hation | said that ! would never be satisfied
until saw il convened in Georgia's capital city
and, as said before, am happy and perfectly
content, and your stay here shall be ri sas AIT
one, and you are welcome.
Chief Joyner then introduced Mayor
Cooper, of Atlanta, who made a speech of
welcome on the part of the city.
President Steere, upon the part of the as
ISOLATION, made the response, that was
fitting in its character and was well re-
ceived
Gov. Gordon was 20 have addressed the
association as the representative OF the
State, but owing 10 business engagements
he was forced 20 be absent, and DR.. Il d.
Spalding fulfilled the Governors appoint
ment with much ability.
Bryson NcCool. Of Pottsyile, Pa, also
addressed the convention briefly, and CLOSED
his remarks by chilling Chief JoyneI's 10
year-old som on the stage and presenting him
with a iircunns bugle
Ia response the yOungster was equal %
The OCCASION, and acquitted himself admir-
ably.
The convention then adjourned ~ the ball
room ~ the kimbal B0use. WHERE
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NO BUREAU FOR T0lLERS.
THE HOUSE DEFEATS MR.. CAL
WINS MEASURE.

Wednesday of Next Week Fixed as
the Time for Consideration of the
Resolution to Sell the State Road--A
Dull Day in the Senate.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 20.-The Senate to-
day concurred in the amendment of the
House to the bin of the Senate incorporating
the Rome Street Railway Company; and
the bill incorporating the Macon, Dupont
and Florida Railroad Company; and the
bill Incorporating the Griffin, LaGrange and
Western Railroad Company; and the bill
prescribing the terms and conditions under
which the Augusta canal shall be let or
rented.
The House bill by Mr. We'll, of Fulton, to
make sections 1449 to 1854 of the Code of
1882 (being the stock law operative in Fui-
ton county, was passed.
The Senate spent the greater part of the
morning session in reading House bills the
first and second time.
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sranted Pratioue.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Sept 20-Seyeral
vessels which have been granted pratique
from quarantine have been detained one or
two days, owing o. the stormy wealth r
that hns prevailed here for some time past
The weather hns ~ moderated to-dny, how
ever, TINT the vessels viii be- brought % the
c.ty tomorrow and proceed with thor
Do uIntv
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Nominated for Mayor.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept 2J.-The Repub-
lcans tonight unanimously nominated
Samuel l.. Avery for Mayor. Mr. Avery
is n prominent business man of high stand
ing and having voted for Cleveland is
Democratic candidates In the field Mr..
Avery's election is regarded as strong
probability
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-21
NOTICE.

Neither the Captain nor consgnees of the
British Steamship SUEZ. whereof Morris
is Master, will be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by the crew.
A. MINIS & SONS, Consignees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-21
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

PRINDIBLE.-The friends and acquaintance
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Prndible are respectfully
TEL, from their residence, corner of Bryan and
Price streets, at o'clock THIS AFTERNOON.
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NOTICE..
THE MORNING NEWS
STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,

STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
Whitaker Street.
The Job Department of the MORNING NEWS,
embracing
JOB AND BOOK PRINTING,
LTTHOGRAPHING AND ENGRAVING,
BOOK BINDING AND ACCOUNT BOOK
MANUFACTURING,
is the most complete in the South. II is thorough
ly equipped with the most improved machinery,
employs large force of competent workmen
and carries a full stock of papers of all
descriptions.
These facilities enable the establishment to
execute orders for anything in the above lines
at the shortest notice and the lowest prices con-
sistent with good work. Corporations, mer-
chants, manufacturers, mechanics and business
men generally, societies and committees are
requested to get estimates from the MORNING
NEWS STEAM PRINTING HOUSE before send
ing their orders abroad j. H. ESTILL
ULMER's LIVER CORRECTOR.
This vegetable preparation is invaluable for
the restoration of tone and strength to the sys-
tenn. For Dyspepsia, Constipation and other
ills, caused by disordered liver, it cannot be
excelled. Highest prizes awarded, and in
dorsed by eminent medical men. Ask for u
mers Liver Corrector and take no other. 81 90
a bottle. Freight paid to any address,
B. F. ULNER, NJ. D.,
Pharmacist. Savannah Ga.
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LUNCH,

Shrimp Salad, Crab Salad, Oyster Soup and
Cold Northern Meals at the Merchants Ex-
change for lunch to-day.
CHARLES F. GRAHAM.
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PROPOSALS WANTED.
ANT INVESTMENT COMPANY.
OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER
AND GENERAL, MANAGER

OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER
AND GENERAL MANAGER,
SAVANNAH, GA, Sept. Sd, 1887. J
dds will be received at this Office until 12 NJ
ID SEPTEMBER Both, for the construction of
that portion of the Townsville, Tallahassee
and Monticello railroad extending from Thomas
vile, Georgia to the Florida State line. All
clearing, grabbing, grading ana bridging will be
let under one contract. Profes may be exam
ined and further information may be obtained
upon application at the Chief Engineers office
s.. F. and w. Ry., Savannah, Ga after Septem-
Der 18th. II. $. HAINES,
Chief Engineer and Gen. Manager p l. Co,
StEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
- County Commissioners of Duval county
Florida, until - o'clock noon on DECEMBER
9Th, 1887, for the bniiding of an addition
to the County Jail, in plan "A feet by IS
feet, to contain ~ cells.
Plans can BE- seen and specifications procured
at the o.l.ce OF II. y. ELLIS, County Engineer
Bostwicl Block, JacksOnville, MA. Separate
bids will be received FOR ths hoa work All bids
to he marked Bids for County Jail" aud al.
dressed to CART T. +. BUCHANAN County
Clerk, Jacksonville Fla. The Commissioners
reserve the right to reject any or oil bids.
H.! \. ELLIS,
County Engineer.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. ~, 1887.
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GOLDEN RULE LODGE NO. IL, l. o. o. F.
regular meeting of this Lodge will be held
THIS EVENING at o'clock.
Members of other Lodges and visiting brothers
are invited to attend.
By order of FRED EINSFEI.D, n. G.
D. +. Mccoy. Secretary.
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DEATHS.

DANIEL.-Died, at Wadley, Ga, on Septem-
Der 49, at 2:30 NJ, little RUBY DANIEL, daughter
of Dr. T. S. and Mrs. Annie c. Daniel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-21

REy MIR BAHTER Church ~ England min
lister al Liverpool, challenges any one 10 dis.
prove his prophecy that iu l.lb. iilOOJ watchful
CHRISTIANS vii ascend from earth lo heaven, and
that the millennium VII bAan April NJ, ta8l.
Thew n something about Mr Baxter in Matthew
EEV. iA lnf ihrrsY sJifl H0nfh LntOH
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-21
NOTICE

NUEItE.
Neither the captain nor consignees of the
British steamship Naples" whereof Rulffs
is master, will be responsible for any debts
contracted by the crew.
A. MINIS & SONS,
ConsigneeS.
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

An examination to fill positions as assistant
teachers in the Public Schools white and color
ed will be held at Chatham Academy on Tues
day September q, between the hours of $3.50 A.
M. and p. NJ. Colored applicants will be ex-
amined in the north room.
w. H. BAKER, Superintendent.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Advertisements inserted under Especial
Notices" 1ciH be charged 81 90 a Square each
insertion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-21

The first severe frost of the season will be
here shortly after B. II. Levy & Bro Is dis
play of fashionable fall suits and furnishings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-21

Did Won call me9 | knew that before.
That b. II. Levy g. Bro. are Strengthening
gents summer furnishings aud necllwear.
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MEETINGS.


J. S. TYSON, Scribe.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22

Total issue, $3.50 63
Geo. J. Shepard and W. j. Haughton
we're appointed associate examiners OF the
county treasurers books for the ensuing
quarter.
Board adjourned sine die.
Attest: G. A. HOAR.
County Clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22
TREASURY DEPARTMENT..

FFIcE OF THE COMPTROLLER TIE CURRENCY.
WASHINGTON August 18th, 1887.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned, it has been made to appear that
THE First National Bank of Wake eney," in
the City of Wa-Keeney, in the County of rego and
State of Kansas, has complied with all the DIVISIONS
of the Statutes of the United States, requir to be
complied with before an association shall be author
lied to commence the business of Banking.
Now, THEREFORE,. L William l.. Trenholm. Comp
troller of the Currency. do hereby certify that The
First National Bank of Wa-Keeney.'' in the City 1T
Wa-Keeney, in the County of Trego, and State o.
Kansas, is authorized to commence the business of
Banking provided in Section Fifty one hundred
and sixty nine of the Revised Statutes Of"the United
States
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness my hand and seal
SEAL of office this 18th day of August. 1887.
w. L. TRENHOLM,
Comptroller of the Currency.
No. 3776. 444-10
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22
BANNER BUGLING S.

BANNER, TREGo Co., Oct. II.
Sam Bingaman is building large stone
barn.
John Briggs and W. F. Stranahan have
gone to work on railroad.
Robert Mckay, of near Banner, is Wis
iting his mother. near Leadville, Col.
c. F. Hawkes., Levi Morrison and 9TH
ers are harvesting their large crops of
peanuts.
Superintendent Baker is going to start
this week to pay the schools of the county
general visit.
w. A. Neel's school at Banner is NOV
ing along satisfactorily to all concerned.
with thirty eight enrolled.
Daniel Plant, Bert Mcknight and Mr..
Haslet started to Colorado last week to
work on the D., NJ. & A. railroad.
Our people are loud and profuse in
their praise of the management and dis
play at the county fair last week.
Mr.. Riggs is working up his crop of
broom corn, and turning out as fine lot
Of brooms as can be obtained from any
factory in America.
T. K. Phillips, member of the school
board at Collyer, refused to allow the Re-
publican caucus to be held in the school
house last Saturday.
Some of VIM. Rules relatives came ont
on the excursion train from Indianapolis
last week, and surprised him by drop
ping in on him without warning.
Born, on the ID inst, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Morrison, a son. The mother and
son are doing well, and it is thought by
some that the father may survive.
The mother and sister of our genial
neighbor, Frank Taylor, are visiting him
in his little sod shanty on the claim.
Their home is in Union county, Iowa.
II. bohCi 40 ScstIuS StOuo Ou tuc
ground to build the walls of commodious
cattle sheds. Mr.. Baker thinks it econo-
my to shelter stock from the wintry
blasts.
Well, here, we are again ready to have
our say. The caucus at Collyer on Sat-
urday was harmonious, and good strong
ticket was put in nomination. We calcu-
late to get away with the DENIES this
time.
The unterri6ed Democracy hold their
township caucus next Saturday. They
always wait to see what they have to beat
before they move. Well, they can sail in
now with the best timber they have, and
get it beaten.
Miss Force, OF the Banner neighbor-
hood, while attending the county fair last
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County commissioners, expenses
in inspecting court houses, l5o 81
D Pershing. judge of bond cleo
tion, W
Mrs c Weber, board and care of
Mrs Noble, . %
Geo D Barnard & Co, station
| cry, w
tionery. Jul 81
Joseph Escher, drawing jury
| Sept term district court, z w
A Spena, Judge of bond cleo
ton, w
J A Bowles, Judge of bond cleo
| ton, w
J F Keeney, rent of county Off
| CeS, az w
Josh. Croft, drawing jury Sep
TENDER term of court, w
s NJ Hutzel, drawing jury Sep
TENDER term of court, w
w H Nichols, Judge court house
bond election, w
Joserh Brezina, clerk court
| house bond election. w
| w J Haughton, clerk court
hovse bond election, w
Parmenius Smith, deputy super
intendent public instruction, ID ~
Mrs 4 L Fusop, associate exam
liner OF teachers, w
Mrs E ID Carson, associate exam
liner of teachers, IL w
Mrs A l. Fuson, associate exam
liner of teachers, II w
B Sellers, hauling furniture to
court room, %
Olof Forsse, board and guard of
s NJ Hutzel, Justices fees State
VS. Pulley, ~
Joseph Escher, under sheriff
State VS. Pliley, ID w
c. H Neff, witness State VS. PHI
Mrs C H Neff, witness Statevs
Pliley, 2 10
E d Neff, witness State VS. PHI
ley, 1O
John BEEN, juror State VS. PHI
ley, 81
Chas johnson, juror State VS.
Pliley, 30
A C Prick, juror State VS. Pliley, 80
G. A Beavers, juror State VS. PHI
ley, 80
&C Bestor, juror State VS. Pliley, 50
Chas Stewart, juror State VS. Il
Pliley, 50
G Fl Lockwood, constable State
vs. Mandel, 40
Geo Baker, sheriff State VS. Man.
del, 81 OO
W H Hopkins, sheriff State VS.
Mandel, %
A III Blair, district clerks fees,
State VS. Mandel, IL 10
Joseph Escher, witness State VS.
Mandel, OO
P G Emberson, witness State
VS. Mandel, ID OO
w B Kritchfeld, witness State
VS. Mandel, ) W
D G Blackwell, witness State VS.
Mandel, 3 ~
J T Blackwell, witness State VS.
Mandel, s ~
Logan Pritchard, witness State
Mandel, y 5O
w E Ellsworth, sheriff State VS. 4
Mandel, 5O
Total issue. $3.50 63
Geo. J. Shepard and w. J. Haughton
we're appointed associate examiners OF the
county treasurer's books for the ensuing
quarter.
Board adjourned sine die.
Attest: G. A. HOAR,
County Clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.
tConcluded.l


WA-KEENEY, KAN, Oct. 4. 1887.
Commissioners met pursuant to ad-
iournment. Members all present.
The appointment by County Superin-
tendent Baker of s. T. Bartlett, W. FL.
Dorns and A. T.. Gleason to appraise the
east 4 of NV a and the east e of sw a
of sec. 36, town. II, range %, school land,
and Of John Altman, W. r. Page and
Adolph Hulstrand to appraise the nw a
of the sw Il, south y of sw Il and sw a
of Sc d of sec. So, town. IA, range %,
school land, were approved.
The resignation of o. T. Birkeland, as
justice of the peace for Collyer township,
was accepted.
County warrants to the amount of
$3,77.11, which had been paid by the
treasurer, we're returned and cancelled.
Board adjourned to meet October 5.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22

Twenty-Five head of young milk COWS
with calves. J. W. BELL,
42S At EllsWorth's Hardware Store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22

week, either on the fair ground or on the
road to or from the fair. lost gossamer.
The finder will confer great favor by
leaving it either at the store of Marshall
4 Uford, m Wa-Keeney, or at Banner.
j. CANTREL B.
Gather up the bones off the prairie,
take them to Ogallah, and get $500 ton
for them in cash. Deliyer to
1902 MILES KNAPP,
-Windmills, pumps and Buckeye Ma
hines. AT GALLowAY's
Look out for fine lot of wraps to be
displayed at the Bazarl See what fine
stock of goods the room contains. AS
Kennels at Bakers meat market. 387
Go to T. r. Moore's for fresh vege-
tables and fruits. 4A
An elegant new lot of Trunks and
valises just in and cheap. at KYLE's.
Geo. Baker keeps every thing to be
found in first class market; pork sau-
sage speciality.
The most wonderful thing for clean
ing silver, glass, and, in fact, everything,
is Daylight Soap. For sale at KYLE's.
Go to Ellsworth's for the best Gaso-
line Stove in the market. 42S
All Wool Flannel Sheeting, 80 inches
wide, for S1.OO per yard, at KYLE's.
LISTERS.
Call and see the Listers at Kelly Hard
ware and Implement Co., before making
any purchases.
If you want pure home made lard
call at Geo. Bakers market, on Russell
ave. 40l
HARROWS.
The best assortment, by far, ever
brought to Wa-Keeney, at Kelly Hard
ware and Implement Co. 41S-tf
FOR SALE.
Twenty-Five head of young milk COWS
with calves. J. w. BELL,
42S At Ellsworth's Hardware Store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22
WA-KEENEY, Oct. a..

Board adjourned to meet October D.
WA-KEENEY, Oct 5.
Board met at $50 A. NJ; all present.
Bills were allowed as follows:
Geo V York, examining treasur-
er's books, S 2 90
F 81 Conger, salary as probate
Shepard & Barrett, printing and "
stationery, % 90
BBaker, freight and express
on books, &C., 90 80
johnson Bros, coffin for pauper, 20 90
81 n Rogers, clothing for pau
Geo Ropes, court house archi-
tect, 300 90
Chas HI Gibbs, county treasurer,
salary and expenses, 37S 40
Arthur CHrme, court stenogra-
pher, 48 90
salary, 100 90
Nathan Brown, court japitoI, Is 90
Geo I Verbeck, merchandise, Is
GA Cortright, stationery, 6 %
A B Baker, salary as county su-
perintendent, 215 90
Badger Lumber Co, coal for
county offices, 10 90
Geo W Crane & Co, books and
supplies, lis so
Marshall & Ufford, clothing for
pauper, &c, 80
Shepard & Barrett, postal cards
and printing, 3 %
Geo Baker, conveying prisoner. 6S 90
Gee Baker, conveying and COM
mitting prisoner, 30 Is
Geo Baker, summOning regular
jury, % Is
Geo Baker, conveying S P Man.
del to court, 81 90
Geo Baker, attending court and
boarding prisoners, 20 so
Geo Baker, summoning special
jury, 10 20
Geo Baker, making arrest in Lo-
gan county, 46 90
Geo Baker, conveying insane
man to Topeka, 63 50
Geo Baker, conveying insane
man from Wallace to Hays, 80 80
Geo Baker, board and guard of
prisoners at court sc %
Geo Baker, opening and closing
probate court, 3 90
Geo Baker, fees in case of State
VS. Burlington and DeGroot, IA Is
A Fl Blair, fees in case of State
VS. Burlington and DeGroot, 10 80 |
Joseph fischer, witness fees in
case of State VS. Burlington
and DeGroot, l sol
w s Harrison, witness fees in
case of State VS. Burlington
and DeGroot. 1901
W Reynolds, witness fees in
case of State VS. Burlington
and DeGroot, $50
Joshua Croft, witness fees in
case of State VS. Burlington
and DeGroot, 80
G A Hoar, county clerk. salary
and expenses, 313 80
A III Blair, clerk district court
September term, 20 20 !
j NJ WEIGH, county commits
sioner, 33 90 |
VIZ King, county commission'r, 33 90 !
X q kessler, county commits
sioner, "a 90 |
DR. Gallagher, medical attend
ance on Mandel, s so |
F 81 Burnham, juror Sept term
district court, 2 90 |
j r Tunrel, juror Sept term |
district court, - 40
M Herman, juror Sept term dis
VTlcb court, w I
Pat Malloy, juror Sept term dis
trict court, 3 10
W 81 Dorns, juror Sept term
district court, 2 so
W E Pagan, juror Sept term
district court, 2 60
A F Tosh, juror Sept term dis
trict court, 2 90
J s Kelly. juror Sept term dis
trict court, 40
II F Morse, juror Sept term dis
trict court. CO.
James Smelling, juror Sept term
district court, Ii 60 |
NJ III johnson, juror Sept term
district court, II 80
p . Smith, juror Sept term dis
trict court, IA 80
Asa Ferris, juror Sept term dis
trict court, Ii 40
A B Stowe, juror Sept term dis
trict court, l6 6O
Jno Phelps, juror Sept term dis
trict court, IA gu
John Altman, juror Sept term
district court, 19 60
s T Bartlett, juror Sept term
district court, u 4O
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22
GARDEN SEEDS.

A large lot just received at Kelly Hard
ware and Implement Go. These seeds
are in bulk, and fresh.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22

Now is the time to get bargains. We
are going to make change in our bust
ness, and will sell our entire stock of
Dry Goods. Clothing, Boots, Shoes and
Hats at Cost. kYLEs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22
BREAKING PIOWS.

BREAKING PLOWS.
Kelly Hardware and Implement Co.
have just received one hundred Iron Beam
Rod Breakers-the cheapest and best
pillow ever brought to the west. Call and
see them.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-10-22

Gather up the bones off the prairie,
take them to Ogailah, and get $500 ton
for them in cash. Deliyer to
35O-2 MILES KNAPP,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-01

All accounts agree in representing the feeling
among members OF the Ftftieth Congress, without
regard 20 party, as strongly favorable TO a reduc-
tion Of the Government revenues. so far. so rood.
But the sticking point comes Just here, when we
attempt 70 bring these gentlemen down 10 a state.
ment OF what they consider the night kind OF a
reduction and the right amount II will be sure
test OF a Congressman's good faith In making
such concession 70 the popular demand, whether
b. s willing TO assent TO some plan that Is not all
his own. rather than have the session wasted In
fruirless talk The man who Is a friend OF the
people viii prove it By taking the best opportunity
that offers 10 make reasonable reduction of their
DurlsnS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-01

When an American jury surprises the public in a
criminal case IL is generally by an acquittal An
Illogical jury generally sympathzes with the pris-
oner. Most's jury, however, which was at first
inclined 70 believe the prisoners witnesses by a
vote OF seven beliefs against ve dsbeliefs at last
concluded, twelve against nothing, that 1t disbe-
neyed these witnesses and accepted the evidence
not entirely satisfactory or conclusive OF the wit
nesses for the prosecution 1t depends OF course.
upon what Most really said at the meeting 70 which
the Indictment against him refers. whether his
punishment in the present case Will be a blow at
the freedom OF speech or the proper penalty for
him who incites 70 crime. The Jury's guess at the
facts In the confusing and unsatisfactory state OF
fhe evidence is as likely to be correct as that OF
any one, and at any rate is the guess that counts
in the game OF trial by jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-01

A colored citizen OF Greene County, Ohio, has
set noble example in elf-heIp 10 his race every
where In making 10 Wilberforce University a free
gift o. some thirty thousand dollars. II a white
man had given this sum 10 a colored university It
would not have occasioned wide rem TX. although
everyone must have acknowledged IL a handsome
present The notable feature OF the case is the
circumstance that it was a colored mans contribu-
ton TO the cause OF coored education and progress
At some future time II Is believed and hoped such
episodes will not be so unfrequent as to excite
wide remark; and IL will be great day for their
whole race when our colored fellow-citizens shall
have come to recognize the value OF appearing be-
fore the world In an attitude OF sturdy self-sup-
port, working for their own profit, educating their
children from their own resources, and generally
aDsolving themselves from the state OF depend
ence on the whites In which they have been reared
for 80 many generations